Sandwood incense is lit, a wisp of blue smoke curling up, lingering in the Meditation Hall.
The beams of light shining down from the dome become even hazier as they filter through the smoke.
A sense of serene detachment from the world arises spontaneously.
"Human brains have a limited capacity to receive information; when you block one sense, others become more sensitive."
"Once you cast away all distracting thoughts, you'll be able to perceive information that we usually overlook."
"The first step in meditative practice requires learning to control and endure."
"First, follow me and take deep breaths, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale..."
"Now close your eyes, sit quietly there, slowly amplify your remaining senses, and pay attention to the surroundings..."
More than fifty students dressed in loose white clothes sit around the instructor, meditating with eyes closed.
Each person's state of mind seems to gradually become tranquil, their expressions more relaxed.
